Overview
With the global push toward reducing energy costs and enhancing energy security, expertise
in solar energy technologies has become a high-value asset across industries, academia
and government agencies.
The Graduate Certificate in Photovoltaics is designed for scientists, engineers, energy
professionals and technically minded individuals looking to specialize or pivot into
the rapidly expanding solar energy sector.
This certificate equips you with in-demand skills in understanding the principles
of semiconductor materials and solar cells and hands-on experience in photovoltaic
materials and devices through three core courses in these topics. Choices of one additional
physics course enable exploration of deep science in the relevant field of interest
to develop an advanced understanding of quantum physics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics
and others.
Career Opportunities
Whether you're a working professional seeking upskills or a student aiming to stand out in a competitive job market, this program offers a focused, practical education rooted in real-world applications and industry needs. It will help professionals to stay ahead of evolving photovoltaic technologies, broaden their career opportunities, demonstrate a commitment to renewable energy innovation and gain a competitive edge in the clean energy transition.
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